Zwei Kinder mit einer Katze
1630
Judith Leyster, a rare female master of the Dutch Golden Age, captures a moment of pure, unfiltered childhood joy in this lively scene. The central figure, a boy in a bright yellow jacket and feathered red hat, beams with delight as he clutches a black-and-white kitten, while another child peeks in from the side, sharing in the laughter. Leyster was famous for her energetic genre scenes, and this piece perfectly showcases her ability to freeze a candid, playful moment in time, a refreshing break from the stiff, formal portraits common in the 17th century.
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- Oil painting
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